The primary focus of maintenance procedures should be to keep all components clean and to minimise the risk of contamination/rubbish either entering or remaining in rainwater tanks As per Section 6 the catchment area should be kept clear of debris. The roof should be washed clean once or twice a year and in particular should [...]
Regular disinfection of rainwater held in domestic tanks is not considered necessary in most cases and is generally only recommended as a remedial action. In the absence of any known problems and if the water is clear, essentially odourless and does not contain any suspended material it is unlikely to cause illness in most users. [...]
Rainwater tanks can provide very good habitats for mosquito breeding. The most effective control measure is to prevent access of adult mosquitoes. If access has occurred remedial action can be taken to prevent the release of mosquitoes. To prevent mosquito breeding and contamination, its vital guttering and pipework should be self-draining or fitted with drainage [...]
Dead Animals present a health risk when they come in contact with rainwater in a water tank. Where a rainwater tank has become contaminated by a dead animal such as a bird or rodent, carefully remove as much as possible of the animal carcass and then disinfect the water. If the animal is large such [...]
